Thursday, March 21, 2024

Mystery actor

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The pursed lips signify surprise — she wasn’t expecting company while cleaning out the safe. And she may not be expecting anyone to recognize her as a familiar face. Do you?

I was a bit baffled, even after seeing her name in the credits: wait a minute, is that —? But I think this one is easy. Leave your guesses(es) in the comments. I’ll drop a hint if appropriate.

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Here’s a clue: Of the many avenues, paths, roads, &c. that might lead to a career in film and television, this performer chose a good one.

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Someone got it — the answer is now in the comments.

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[Garner’s Modern English Usage notes that “support for actress seems to be eroding.” I use actor.]

comments: 4

Anonymous said...

Rita Hayworth?

Michael Leddy said...

Not her.

Anonymous said...

Barbara Hale??

Michael Leddy said...

Yes, it’s Barbara Hale, best known for playing Della Street. Here she’s nightclub entertainer Zoe Crane In The Houston Story (dir. William Castle, 1956).

Hale appears in two other mystery-actor posts: this one and
this one.